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The Dogs
Max
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Plot:
The unforgiving terrain of Antarctica comes to life through the wonder of Blu-ray Disc technology in this amazing tale of courage and loyalty. Eight incredible dogs, left behind when their research team is forced to flee, band together to survive the subzero elements that blister the screen in eye-popping 1080p.
The astonishing sound quality of 5.1 48 kHz, 16-bit uncompressed audio will have you practically feeling the wind chill factor as guide Jerry (Paul Walker) races against time to save his four-legged friends. Experience this heart-pounding adventure like never before through the magic of Blu-ray High Definition.
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My Thoughts:
This film I have mixed feelings for. On the one hand the visuals were gorgeous and the dogs were great. But on the other hand most of the cast could have done much better. Don't get me wrong... I found it worth the time put in to watch it. But it isn't one I will feel the need to rewatch often. It just felt like most the cast was phone it in on this one. And that did take a little away from the film.
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(From The Alphabet Marathon: Blu-ray Edition on January 16th, 2016)
Member's Reviews
Quantum of Solace, a review by Rich
Quantum of Solace
On a nonstop quest for justice that crisscrosses the globe, Bond meets the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who leads him to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious Quantum organisation. When Bond uncovers a conspiracy to take control of one of the world's most important natural resources, he must navigate a minefield of treachery, deception and murder to neutralise Quantum before it's too late!
Less memorable than Casino Royale, a little less polished than the best Bonds, villains not having such a great impact, Bond girls are great - but could be better.
In other words, this could have been improved with slight tweaks, to transform it from a good movie to a great movie.
The dark rough and ready Daniel Craig is more terminator than the saint, continuing to bring a hard edge to the familiar Bond character, as he goes renegade in an attempt to investigate the organisation that killed Vesper. Very few one-liners, gadgets a rarity, but a mature breakneck speed storyline that fully satisfies.
The action scenes are carbon copies from Bourne, and need to develop in the next Bond film to their own individuality. M has a bigger part than usual, and needless to say Dench pulls off a great performance.
This is the new Bond, grittier and current, and QOS will rank as one of the better films for me.
(From Riches Random Reviews on March 26th, 2009)
Member's TV Reviews
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete First Season marathon, a review by Tom
05. Queen's Gambit (2008-02-11)
Writer: Josh Friedman (Created By), Natalie Chaidez (Writer), James Cameron (Original Characters By), Gale Anne Hurd (Original Characters By)
Director: Matt Earl Beesley
Cast: Lena Headey (Sarah Connor), Thomas Dekker (John Connor), Summer Glau (Cameron), Richard T. Jones (Agent James Ellison), Garret Dillahunt (Cromartie), Sonya Walger (Michelle Dixon), Brendan Hines (Andy Goode), Kristina Apgar (Cheri Westin), Mark Ivanir (Dmitri Shipkov), Neil Hopkins (Mr. Harris), Matt McColm (Vick Chamberlain), Brian Austin Green (Derek Reese), Dean Winters (Charley Dixon), Luis Chavez (Morris), Josue Aguirre (Bobo), Troy Cephers (Guard), Ray Chavez (Old Rebel Soldier), John de Vito (Young John), Ally Maki (Student), Jacob Witkin (Announcer)
I enjoyed this episode a lot. Funny Cameron moments ("I am busy doing John's homework"
). I like the introduction of Derek Reese, who will now be part of the cast. I also like it, that they involve Charley now in the action.Rating:
(From Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete First Season marathon on January 21st, 2009)